Airport Getting Slot Machines?

A new bill in front of the Minnesota government would add slot machines in bars and the airport. The state is looking for a way to bring in additional income for the various programs that they may have to cut without it, and are looking at many different possibilities of a solution.

Senator Chuck Wiger says that by adding in the slot machines they could end up earning an additional $1 billion for the state. He is proposing the bill on Monday that will allow the games in the various locations including the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. There are also more than 3,200 bars that would have access to the slot machines should it be approved.

The additional revenue is already earmarked for veterans assistance and improving the school system within the state. The additional revenue would enable them to offer scholarships to students who have a B or better average on their report cards.

He says that Minnesota is going through a tough time and that they need this additional income to get them through the months ahead. There are several other Senators who are on the bill with him as they believe that this is the way for them to go at this time. They say that without another option, this is the best one that they have for now.

The bill will go to the House as well, where they are hoping for approval.
 

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